Project : Record Audio Books

Background :

There is a large population of visually challenged children in Bhaarat (India). Audio Books are very useful in helping them learn various subjects.

Youth for Seva – Delhi Chapter has been recording Audio Books since Sep 2012. Based on feedback from blind hostels and schools, our understanding of the work is as follows:

CBSE syllabus, IGNOU syllabus and state boards (in that order) – all need to be recorded

Recording books in English is simpler due to existence of TTS (Text-to-Speech) software. The shortage is biggest in audio books in Indic languages. Hindi, Telugu and Bangla are where the largest needs exist.

Younger children also want to listen to stories

Children want to listen to books like life stories of inspiring personalities.

Goal :

Set up a core team that takes consistent care of Audio Book Recording even after the summer vacations.